How to deal with students going to the bathoorm

Students often abuse going in and out of classes all the time. The most common thing that is requested is to go to the bathroom, or get out of class to go check their phone or meet up with their boyfriend or girlfriend. In response to this age old problem I have come up with a solution.

The first thing I do is make sure that I give each student ONE bathroom pass per semester. I just put a little “B” next to each of the students names on the seating chart. If they need to go to the bathroom outside the bathroom pass then the students can use tardies. Also, the students who don’t use their bathroom passes can transfer their bathroom passes to other students that need it. This has totally resolved my bathroom pass situation and I can say without a doubt that I do not have a bathroom pass issue.

The one thing that could be a problem is that the admin may or may not let you do this system. If a student has a bathroom problem then they can bring a note from a doctor then they can go whenever they need to.

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about how I work this difficult and sometimes time consuming problem. Email: socialstudiesmegastore@gmail.com

What do you teach? I teach Economics, or Virtual Enterprise, a simulated business class where students build a business from scratch. I also teach US History and World History. I have also been hired by Saddleback College to teach a Business 1 class.
Where did you to college? I went to Saddleback Jr. College for 3 years and then transferred up to UCSB for 3 glorious years. I have a teaching credential in Social Studies and a PE Credential as well as my Masters in Education.
How long have been at Mission Viejo High School? I have been at Mission since 1995 and have really enjoyed it.
How did you become a teacher? I was going to go into the auto industry but I had a change of heart. I really wanted to help students get through their difficult years and change the way I was taught in school. I felt like I was not prepared for college so here I am to help them great ready for college.
What is your favorite thing to do? I really love watching my kids learn new things or letting me teach them but on a selfish note I love to surf perfect 4-6 foot waves.